The Minority caucus in Parliament has called for an urgent appearance by the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, before the House to explain what security measures are being implemented in response to the growing wave of suspected ritual killings and violent crimes across the country.
The Minority described the situation as “alarming,” warning that the safety and security of ordinary Ghanaians are now at serious risk.
Raising the issue on the floor of Parliament on Saturday, July 26, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh stressed the need for an immediate and closed-door engagement with the minister, invoking Order 60 of the Standing Orders of Parliament.
“We cannot let this matter die naturally. We must find a way to get the Interior Minister, who doubles as the National Security Minister, to be here. Maybe we should, under Order 60, meet him at a close sitting. This is because it is a sensitive national security matter. Then we can engage him and get some updates,” Annoh-Dompreh said.
He insisted that the government must act swiftly and decisively to address the disturbing trend and restore public confidence in the country’s security apparatus.
Beyond the rise in ritual killings, the country has witnessed a troubling spike in other violent crimes and killings in recent days.
On the night of Saturday, July 26, a deadly shooting on the Nalerigu Senior High School campus resulted in the deaths of two students. The attack, carried out by unknown assailants, has left the Nalerigu community in shock and fear.
Although local sources suspect the incident may be linked to the long-running Bawku tribal conflict, security agencies have not confirmed any direct connection. A similar incident also took place on the Bawku SHS campus where a student was shot dead in a targeted attack.
In response to the attack and growing insecurity in the area, the government has reviewed the curfew in Bawku, restricting movement from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm daily.
Meanwhile, another fatal shooting was reported on July 25, in Asawase in the Ashanti Region when an unidentified man was gunned down by two men on a motorbike.
The assailants reportedly opened fire before fleeing the scene. This incident occurred less than a week after the Kusasi Chief of the Ashanti Region was also killed under similar circumstances.
The escalating violence has heightened public anxiety, with many citizens calling for more robust action from the government and security forces to protect lives and restore order.
